Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in Service)

Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in Service) is a volunteer program for middle and high school students in grades 6-12. Participants attend an orientation before volunteering and then choose which monthly events to sign up for. Activities include making crafts with children at libraries, cooking meals at the Grace Guest House, leading games at seasonal holiday events, creating favors for Meals on Wheels, playing Bingo at nursing homes, cooking meals for families staying at the Grace Guest House, and clean up with Adopt A Highway.

Programs

• Cheektowaga Y.E.S. (Youth Engaged in Service) — Grades 6-12 · Volunteer program for youth; participants attend an orientation prior to volunteering and can choose monthly events.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old
• General schedule: Orientation is required prior to volunteering. After orientation, volunteers can pick and choose which events they’d like to sign up for each month.

About the provider

Teens in the program take part in community activities such as family holiday events and work with an adult event supervisor at each event.

Middle and high school students are invited to join. Volunteers are required to attend an orientation program prior volunteering for activities. Each event is led by an adult event supervisor.

Last updated August 27, 2026.